Colleges and Universities Offering VFR-over-the-top (VFR OTT) Rating in Canada

Institutions Offering VFR-over-the-top (VFR OTT) Rating

•  Edmonton Flying Club, Alberta  
  Rating Requirements:
  
  Age: 17 years old (old enough to already hold a PPL)
  
  Medical: Minimum Category 3 Medical Certificate as determined by Transport Canada
  
  Licence: Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane
  
  Groundschool Requirements: An applicant for a VFR Over-The-Top (OTT) rating shall acquire a standard of knowledge in accordance with the Flight Instructor Guide – VFR OTT (TP 12775).
  
  Flight Experience Requirements: An applicant for a VFR OTT rating shall complete a minimum of: 15 Hours Dual Instrument Time, of which a maximum of 5 hours may be instrument ground time training shall be in accordance with the Flight Instructor Guide – VFR O TT Rating (TP 12775)
  
  Knowledge and Skill Requirements: An applicant for a VFR OTT rating shall have reached the level of skill specified in the FlightInstructor Guide – VFR OTT (TP 12775).
  
  Duration:
  Training is at the student’s pace and convenience. We recommend training a minimum of twice per week to stay somewhat consistent. Remember that flights may get cancelled due to weather. The course may be completed in 1-3 weeks depending on availability and weather.
•  Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre, Ontario  
  A VFR-over-the-top rating allows you to:
  - Operate aeroplanes endorsed on their licence over top of cloud while maintaining visual reference to the horizon.
  - Conditions at the point of departure and arrival must adhere to certain VFR weather minimums.
  
  Prerequisites:
  - Valid Private Pilot Licence
  - Valid Category 1 or 3 Medical Certificate
  
  Training Requirements:
  - To achieve your vfr-over-the-top rating you must have completed a minimum of:
  - 15 hours of dual instrument time of which a maximum of five hours may be instrument ground time
  - demonstrate to your instructor the level of skill specified in the Flight Instructor Guide – VFR OTT.
•  MFC Training, Moncton  
  Requirements:
  - Candidates must hold a PPL at a minimum.
  
  This rating can be added to any aircraft category and once held, is transferable to another category (aeroplane, helicopter, etc).
  This rating automatically comes with a commercial pilot license.
•  Canada Aviation Academy, British Columbia  
  With this rating, it is possible to depart under Visual Flight Rules, fly en route to the destination over a broken or overcast ceiling, and descend under VFR to the destination.
•  Pacific Rim Aviation Academy, British Columbia  
  

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